After detention, Greta Thunberg to sail again on aid flotilla to Gaza
September 01, 2025 12:39 AM IST

After detention, Greta Thunberg to sail again on aid flotilla to Gaza

Stockholm, August 31 – Climate activist Greta Thunberg has announced she will once again join an aid flotilla heading toward Gaza, just days after being briefly detained during a similar attempt.

Thunberg, along with other international activists, was stopped earlier this week by authorities while participating in a convoy aimed at delivering humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The group was detained for several hours before being released.

Despite the setback, Thunberg said she remains committed to the mission. “The people of Gaza need urgent humanitarian aid. We cannot let fear or obstacles stop us,” she stated on social media, reaffirming her support for the initiative.

The flotilla, organized by pro-Palestinian groups, is carrying medical supplies, food, and other essentials. Activists say the mission is peaceful and solely focused on relief, but it has drawn strong reactions from authorities citing security and political concerns.

This is not the first time Thunberg has linked her climate activism to broader issues of justice and human rights. Her participation has brought international attention to the convoy, with supporters praising her determination and critics questioning the political implications.

Observers note that Thunberg’s renewed involvement could amplify global focus on Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. However, it also raises the possibility of further confrontations with authorities, as restrictions on such flotillas remain in place.

The aid mission is expected to set sail again in the coming days.
 

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